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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-11-08

The city council of East Dallas met
in adjourned session last night.
Mr.. Wheat, member of the commit
teo appointed to attend to the con-
struction of certain Outho uses at the
schoolhouse premises, reported that OF
the $500 appropriated for that pur-
pose he had paid out $692.SO for
which he showed the receipts. The
report was received.
Mr. O'ReiIly, of the street commit
tee, reported that in accordance with
instructions the committee had made
certain repairs and built bridge on
Grand avenue. The action of the
committee was ratified by the coun.
Gil.
City Marshal Beeman's report for
the month Of October set forth that
sixty-two al rests were made during
the month, of which forty odd were
for vagrancy. aud turLed over to the
county authorities.
Assessor and Collector Montgomery
reported that since last meeting he
had collected and deposited with the
treasurer $3293.01.
The bill for material used in the
construction of the calaboosc aud a
bridge was referred back to the lum-
Der dealer to be itemized, aud street
committee authorized to give him an
order for the amount on presentation
in an itenlized form.
A number of bills and accounts o..
KID. by the finance committee were
read and ordered paid.
A bill from an insurance agent for
5000, the amount due on policy on
the school building, gave rise to some
discussion. No alderman questioned
the propriety of insuriug the house,
but no one seemed to have authorized
the agent to issue the policy. MI
MuInane. chairman of the committee
OH buildings, before whom such mat
tiers should properly come, knew
nothing about it, and made motion
that the policy be declared irregular
and the agent SO notified. But it was
finally decided that it would he wise
to place $1,000 more insurance on the
school furniture aud fixtures and on
the colored school building, which lat
ter has caught fire twice during the
present session, end the secretary was
instructed to notify the insurance
agent to call upon Mr.. MuInaue with
reference to the matter.
The claims ofthe ten extra policemen
who served during the fair, seventeen
days, at the rate Of $3.50 per day,
were o. KID and the amount ordered
paid.
A communication from Major John
Henry Brown in reference to the ex-
tension of Convent street from Adair
to Field streets was referred to the
street committee.
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Sam. p. Jones, the Evangelist, and
What He thinks OF the "Fischer"
Plano.
CARTERsvILLE. GA. Dec. |, 1891

CARTERsvILLE, GA, Dec l, 1886.
Dear Sirs IL told you in the spring
of 1888, WREN | bought Fischer
Upright Piano from you, that If 1t de-
served it, | would give you an endorse
ment or testimonial regarding its
worth. | can now do this freely and
with pleasure. The general excellence
and durability of the Piano is every
thing that we could ask for it. 1t has
been in constant service since pur-
chased it, and yet to-day its tones are
as sweet and full, and il is as much
unimpaircd as ii was the day it first
reached my house. give you this
testimonial with zeal pleasure, because
the Fischer Piano is deed q splendid
instrument, and eninen,ly deserves all
praise. My wife and daughters are
charmed with it. Very truly yours,
SAM. p. JONES.
| fully endorse the above credential,
and take Pleasure in adding my sig
nature to the same.
ANNIE B. SHAoKELFoRD,
Teacher in the family Of Rev. Sam p.
Jones.
Win A. Watkin & Co., 1877 Main
street, agents.
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Bucklen's Arnica Salye,

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Bheum,
Fever Sores, letter Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or me ney refunded
Price % cents per box. For sale by
W, H. towel 81 Bro
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The Rusty Cricket.

A littly three-year-old girl. when her
mother was trying to get her to sleep
one summer evening, began to ask
questions about noise outside. When
told that il was caused by cricket she
wisely remarked: Mamma. | think il
ought to . be oiled. Portland 7ran-
scripf.
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Waller IL Here.

Mr.. c. v. Waller, the Elm street
druggist just wants You to try one of
his fino cigars, and Il you want a
toilet article or any prescription COM
pounded his experienced clerks will
prepare them for You in short notice
and in the most skil1iul manner. Call
Cigars.
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WANT COLUMN.

A DVERTISEMENTS under the head of
"A. To Rent-Rooms Wanted Rooms. To
Rent-Busines Places. To Rent--Houses (;
Houses Wanted. Wanted-Agents; Per
sonal; Lost and Found; Positions Want
ed-Help Wanted. Wanted--Busines
Chances Miscellaneous. All properly
classified at the very low special cash
rate below
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ALWAYS CASH IN ADvANCE-as the sums
are too small to take up the time of book
keeper and collector.
For Sale, Notices and Business Cards, 90
per cent additional.
For the convenience Of advertisers, let
tiers may be addressed care of the DALLAS
DAILY HERALD.
Checks will be given emitting the holder
TO any replies received.
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Steinway Pianos

now, as ever. lead the woi--. and are
most sought after by those who are
best competent to judge of the merits
of pianos. VIVA. Watkm Il Co.,
sole agents, 1877 Main street.
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A. Il. Bouche, the Main street grocer, las
just added splendid refrigerator, IL which
he has always the freshest country butter,
eggs and fresh Fleischmsn's yeast, which Is
kent as cold as can be.
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equable life makes the old person a
comfort to himself and an example of
healthful prudence to his friends. IN
dependeRt.
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Geo. Ellis ~ Co., Real Estate

and Collecting Agents, have returned
TO their old stand, COZ Main street.
For bargains in real property call on
us. GEO. ELLIS Il Co.,
COZ Main street.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

M MANUFACTURING. wenow have our
ul foundry IN operation, and prepared to
contract for the manufacture of anything
that can be made OF wood and iron. Also
general repairing In iron and wood. Num-
gers Improved Cotton Machine Manufao-
turing Company, Dallas. Texas.
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HOUSE PAINTING.

HOUSE PAINTING-G. w. MERRY
IL House and Sign Painter, Kalsomining,
Paper Hanging, Graininl and Glazing.
Portland and Cadiz streets.
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Mercy to the Chicago anarchists is malice 10
the public.-Portidnd Argus.
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w w. WESTON, sol Elm street, cor
w. ner Austin, select stock hardwear
and cutlery. Genuine Gliddep wire, steel
nails, &c.
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Honey, maple syrup by the gallon OF
quart, also dried beef, at A. Il. Bouche's.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

Why don't you have your boots and SHOES
made to order, when they don't cost any
more than stock work, at A. Blust's, 9l4
Elm street.
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WANTED.

WANTED 100 houses to rent Apply to
Wv Geo. Ellis Il Co., 6O1 Main street.
L,OR RENT CHEAP-To small family,
l. two rooms with good kitchen. Terms
reasonable. IL South HARDWOOD, corner
Marilla.
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HOUSE MOVING.

Houses moved on short notice and work
guaranteed; bond given If required; leave
orders at Cooper II Robertson, real estate
agents, 702 Main street. J B Saint Il Co.
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n DUPRE, NJ. ID. (Recently OF Austin.)
-. Physician and Surgeon. At office, $50
Elm street, from 8 to IL a. m, 10 4 p. m,
and at residence, 1903 Commerce street,, 8
p. m. to s IA. m.
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MEDICAT..

nR. ALDRlCH, TREATS DISEASES OF
- women and children, also all chronic
complaints, has had upwards of twenty
years experience. Othce S44 Elm ST.. Dallas.
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dlSeSllOI, anu uuTluS lhc picScHb
season particularly horses should be
turned out several hours for exercise
every day.
The shrinkage of the muscles of the
shoulder and which is commonly call
ed sweeney" is due to some lameness
Of the foot OF limb, which induces the
horse to favor the shoulder and throw
the muscles out of use This inacton
causes the muscles to decrease in sub
stance, and the shoulder fattens or be-
comes followed. The remedy for this
Disagreement is to relieve the lame
ness and restore the shoulder TO proper
activity. The seat of the trouble may
be in the shoulder. which may have
been sprained. If this is the case,
pressure with the knuckles on the
shoulder will show K; if not, it will
most probably be found in the foot on
the pastern joint Navicular disease is
the most frequent cause of the shrink
ing of the shoulder muscles. This dis
ease is indicated by the animal point
ing the toe of the foot forward. and by
going lame at starting and soon recov-
ering. Driving fast down hill is the
usual cause of trouble with the shout
der by injury to the joint or to the feet
Scientific American.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-09
He Knew There Was.

There were ten or twelve of Us who
stopped ut an old-fash oned. one-horse
hotel in town in Kentucky. and the
first one down in the morning entered
the bar-room and said to the landlord
IL never slept three minutes last
night on account of bugs!
Mine host had no word in reply, and
directly the second man entered and
said.
Its wonder to me that the infer.
nal bugs don't carry your old house
OFF,
Not word was sad in reply. and
the third. fourth fifth aud sixth
guests followed each other in and had
something TO say about bugs.
When the seventh appeared, and just as
he was about to make his buggy speech,
the landlord stopped him with gest-
ure and said:
Save your wind | have run this
place twenty-five years. There was
bugs here when took possession, and
/ am mighty certain there are bugs
now. Save all further complaints to
fling at the breakfast. "
He must have known how it would
work. When they came out from
break fast every man was so Disguised
and indignant that he could not speak
a word
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-09
Brick Dust.

II you are afraid To use your bait do
not 90 fishing.
There is no such thing as failure, tin
man gives up.
Rumors are among the best things in
/ the world TO let run alone
Never yet have we regretted parting
with money given in charity.
Bankers and boodlers are fast be-
coming men Of parts. and distant parts
at that.
1t is a good thing that all souls are
not of size, a. there would be no
large ones.
In waiting for rich relations to die,
! don't wait so long as TO loose all your
energy.
After You have cursed person or
tn ng. what then? None but yourself
is injured.
A mean man may wear the wings Of
an angel, but he doesn't know how TO
Flap them.
If every person had TO carry the toll
of his own mistakes. how tired some
persons would be.
If you cannot make your home ones
happy by your presence. keep away,
and the longer the better.
A girl who wears clicked stockings
should be able to get along without "A
mothers watch being kept upon her.
He who prays to God for wealth and
blessings. and does not distribute what
he receives insults the One who gave.
Had we the hours that our neighbor
wastes, how many new things could we
learn and how much good accomplish.
He who grows weeds and cutivates
an appetite for strong drink need no,
expect to be remembered as a good ex-
ample.
The man who attends 10 his own
business and let's others alone. is an
anti-poverty society b, himself. and
good one. 49, Pomeroy's Advdnce
1hOugM.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-09
What the Bows Stole

The poet Mines had mind of pene-
trating sagac ty and brilliant intuitions.
He was one day told by friend of the
grief of poor laundress whose little
boy had wandered off to common
near London, and there, with another
lad, mounted an old horse grazing
there and taken ride, only to be
arrested for horse stealing. The laun-
dress had engaged counsel for her son.
but was in doubt AZ to the issue Of the
case. When the matter was suggested
to Mines his fertile mind was at once
ready W tn an exped emit
How old are the boys?" he asked.
and was told that they were about
eleven.
Then said he. tell the laundress
to take care that they both appear a.
the trial in nice clean pinafores.
The effect was almost magical The
two little boys, in their nice pinafores,
appeared in the dock and smilinglv
gazed around the court
What is the mean nc of this?'
asked the judge, who had read the
deposition and now came under the
spell of the p nafores.
"A case of horse-stealing, my lord"
stuff and nonsense" said his honor
with ndignat on. demonstrating. in
deed! The boys stole RIDE ~
Then the pinafores had almost an
ovation in court. and all who had to do
with the prosecution were obliged to
suffer from the judges indignant COM
ment. Youths Conn anton
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-09
POliteness.

A brave. active. intelligent terrier,
belonging to lady friend. one day dis
covered IA monkey belonging TO an tin
Grant organ-grinder seated upon a bank
with the grounds. and at once made
dash for him. The monkey, who was
attired in jacket and hat, awaited the
onset in such undisturbed tranquility
that the dog halted within few feet Of
him TO reconnoiter.
Both animals took long, steady
stare at each other. but the dog ev-
IDENTITY was recovering from his sur
prise, and was about 10 make a spring
for the intruder. At this critical junct-
ure the monkey, who had remained
perfectly quiet hitherto. raised his paw
and gracefully saluted by lifting his
hat
The effect was magical. The dogs
head and tail dropped. and he sneake d
off to the house. refusing to leave is
until his polite but mysterious guest
had departed. Irish Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-09
Female Adventures.

OF adventuresses the world is full.
and their cleverness at dev ces and
greater power of adaptablity would
seem TO make them more dangerous as
individuals of society than men. But
they are too often betrayed. poor
things by that generosity of heart
which never let us hope. entirely. des-
erts a woman; and sometimes they fail
to succeed through their very generosity.
Still there are many who do succeed.
The successful adventures whom one
sees in foreign cities are certain women
of soc ETY. who have GOODNESS. cruelty
and courage. There are many such in
our fashionable society who have not
been found oui. They have a comfort
able duplicity. The may not always
inspire confidence, but they keep up an
agreeable salon. They are accomplished
in social gifts. and they generally have
an external amiab lily. They prey
upon the benevolent anil the careless,
the credulous and the snobbish, with Q
noble catholicit,. -Harpers Bazaar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-09
Changes in Old Rome.

President Smart, of Purdue univer-
sity:
"All who hope to see Rome with all
its glories had better 90 to Italy very
soon. There will soon remain no
vestige of the ancient city. Nine years
ago saw the Latium capital, and
while in Europe this summer again
went to Rome. The change is amaz-
ing. When first saw it the population
was $780, 900; now it is a vast city of
500. 600 souls. / have never seen such
growth and such vast enterprises ne
are on foot there. Armies of men are
at work on the streets and in building.
Partisan flats have come into vogue.
and the tall walls of modern bu ildinps
are obscuring the arch tectual classics.
The Coliseum once stood in field al.
most in the country. Now il is
hemmed in by wall and surrounded
by new buildings. Some of the finest
old churches are almost covered up bv
high tenement houses. The modern
Italian cares little for the fading ylories
OF old Rome. He has ruthlessly divided
mp the very Seven Hills. as IL were. in.
TO corner lots. y Indianapolis News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-09
A Hundred Years Hence.

FIRST Lady Juror-There seems to DO
no doubt that the prisoner murdered
his wife.
Second Lady Juror-Yes. isn't he
handsome?
Third Lady Juror--Tbe poor fellow
hasn't had single boquet sent to him
to-day.
Fourth Lady Juror-But YOU know
tile ladies weren't sure he was guilty.
Fifth Lady Juror-Of course not;
they didn't hear half the evidence.
Sixth Lady Juror-lf we bring him
in guilty what W II they do?
Seventh Lady Juror Hang him.
Chorus Horrors!
Eighth Lady Juror-Why not say the
second degree'
Ninth Lady Juror Then they'd inn
prison the poor man for life.
Chorus
Tenth Lady Juror-lt won't do 10
bring him in guilty at all.
Eleventh Lady Juror--r m afraid
not.
Twelfth Lady Juror-Of course not
IL he is locked up We can't any of us
marry him. - Omaha World
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-09
A Nice Point of Law.

A couple Of justices were talking shop.
One Of them said:
What bothers me most is to arrive
at just decision where one of the liti-
eating parties Is rich and the other
poor"
That don't bother me at ALL" sad
the other; "but I find il difficult to
render just decision where both of tho
litigating parties are rich aud each ono
tries to outbid the other. " Texas SJt-
tngs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-09
The Printers Suggest ton.

Don't you find my manuscript easy
to set ?' asked reporter of the new
compositor.
Yes; only there is one thing that
puzzles me about il.
what is that f''
IL don't see why you don't write
your articles with blue pencil and be
done with it,
And the reporter went to have .
long, serious talk with the city editor.
Merchant 7rdUeier.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-09


The advice given by General Butler
To young men starting out in life. with
ambition To acquire wealth. is based on
his own personal experience, and its
wisdom j. verified by sol d pract zeal re-
suits. Ills counsel is that Young man
should. rs soon a. be has "A lille money,
invest it in improved real estate. not
waiting until he can paw L in full, but
giving his note, in part payment.
Loans on real estate security are so
easily obtainable that the suggestion
can readily be adopted. \ debt in
Cured for improved real estate, that
rents for enough or more than enough
to pay the interest. adds nothing to the
purchasers burdens. while it stimulates
him TO exerton and economy in order
to remove the incumbrance. Once pa d
for. the property gives the young man
"A standing in the community for thrift
and enterprise, and VIII enable him to
make another Investment of the same
character to n larger amount. Is the
: security for loan on the next pur-
chase can be enhanced 10y the pledge
of the first Going on IN In : way,
from purchase to purchase. taking care
never to assume larger obligations in
the matter of debt than the property
FOR which il is incurred will be the full
equivalent, man can hardly fail in
any growing town or city to acquire
competence that will give indepen-
dcncc in his old age. and in the many
instances an ample fortune. The "un-
earned increment represented by the
increased value over the cost of the
land, resulting from the growth in
population, IL be pretty sure to add
largely to the fortune of its possessor.
Every intelligent person who has
reached middle ! fe will agree with
General Butler. aud commend his adj
vice to the sober consideration of young
men. Taking n retrospect We view of
past ears, many business men can see
how fortunate they have been in real
estate investments of the kind to which
General Butler refers. and some now
see with regret that they were
not guided by the caut Gus and
cOnservat course that he recon-
mends. The young men who are grow.
ing up in this city cannot do better than
TO follow the sage advice Of SO shrewd
and successful man of business as
General Butler. They are living in a
rapidly grow ne community, where
steady employment at good wages
leaves them no excuse for not having
depos IN the savings or cooperative
bank. and where an investment in real
estate i morally certain to be n good
one. Land is cheap. especially on the
outskirts, and there are hundreds OF
young men who. 10y pcrss tent econo-
my, could easily become owners OF
house lots on which 10 build homes
The prosperous condition of TIE two
cooperative banks here goes to show
that many of our people are becoming
interested in that method Of accumula-
ing money. and becoming the owners
Of real estate. In an experience of
many years. we have found that the
laboring man who bent his whole ener.
gies TO obtain 9 home Of his own usu-
ally succeeded in his efforts. and that
once having a start in life. he usually
continued to prosper. Fail Rirer
AetCS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-09

Washington people are sometimes o
little superstitious. The name of Gar.
field avenue in that city has been
changed to Wyoming avenue. A real
estate agent says that the property
owners did not like the original name,
and insisted on having il changed. ii,
further asserts that property sells bet.
ter in that locality since the name o.
the street has boon alt.rnI
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-09

Auckland, New Zealand, is lively
and enterprising city of 10000 inhabit
arts. it is situated near the crater O
large extinct volcano. which accord
ing to scientists. may resume active
operations at any moment The
Aucklanders, however. are not terrified
at the prospect, and in fact are going
to cement the bottom of the crater and
use it as reservoir for their water
supply.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-09

Secretary Lamar has received com.
munication from Western attorney
who wishes to practice before the in.
terror department. The ambt iou.
lawyer writes: ii can send YOU Ger.
tificate as Agent that ! am at Good
standing and of good NJ ra! Character
and / am got a good Repute. That !
can send you, but the Judge have nc
acquaintance with me- he wants &c
know if my papers be made out of those
that know me, he will seal and take
my acknowledgment" Su an
epistle ought t. be conclusive to the
mind of the most exactng cabine,
officer.